6-day ancient capitals route
Beijing + Xi'an Heritage Tour
A compact ancient-capitals product for travelers who want the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Terracotta Warriors with rail logistics handled end to end.
Route overview
6 days / 5 nights
Beijing · Xi’an
Benchmarked against ChinaTour.com ancient-capital and Terracotta Army products; priced as a private route with no shopping stops.Cover the most recognizable Beijing and Xi’an heritage sites in under one week.
Use high-speed rail instead of a domestic flight for a clear, sellable logistics story.
Keep arrival and departure cities flexible for overseas flight planning.
Offer a lower-entry China product for partners that do not need Shanghai or Guilin.
Day by day
Itinerary
Meals are shown as breakfast / lunch / dinner.
Arrival in Beijing
- / - / -Airport pickup and hotel transfer with optional evening neighborhood walk.
- Airport pickup
- Hotel check-in
Forbidden City and hutongs
B / L / -Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan, and a hutong area.
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City
- Jingshan Park
- Hutong walk
Great Wall and Temple of Heaven
B / L / -Tour the Great Wall and return to Beijing for Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace.
- Great Wall
- Temple of Heaven
- Summer Palace option
High-speed rail and city wall
B / - / -Take high-speed rail to Xi’an and visit the Ancient City Wall and Muslim Quarter.
- High-speed rail
- Ancient City Wall
- Muslim Quarter
Terracotta Warriors
B / L / -Visit the Terracotta Warriors with a guide and add Big Wild Goose Pagoda or museum time.
- Terracotta Warriors
- Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Departure
B / - / -Airport or rail-station transfer for onward travel.
- Departure transfer
Tour gallery
Two ancient capitals with a fast rail connection.
Commercial details
Hotels, pricing, and service scope
Hotels are 4-star properties or similar; rooms are based on standard rooms.
Hotels
- Beijing
- 4-star central Beijing hotel or similar
- Xi’an
- 4-star city-center or rail-access hotel or similar
Quotation
Per person, double/twin share
Per person, double/twin share
Per person, double/twin share
Service including
- 5 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast
- Private guide and private vehicle on listed touring days
- First gate entrance fees for listed attractions
- Second-class high-speed rail ticket Beijing-Xi’an
Service excluding
- International flights
- Meals not listed
- Travel insurance
- Guide and driver gratuities
- Personal expenses
FAQ
Product questions before quotation
What group type is this product suitable for?
Short heritage trips. The route can be adjusted by hotel level, guide language, rooming, flight or rail timing, and daily pace.
What is included?
5 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast Private guide and private vehicle on listed touring days First gate entrance fees for listed attractions Second-class high-speed rail ticket Beijing-Xi’an
What is not included?
International flights Meals not listed Travel insurance Guide and driver gratuities Personal expenses
What information is needed for a quote?
Send travel dates, arrival and departure cities, group size, hotel level, guide language, rooming list, and must-see places for a confirmed quotation.
Related planning
Cities, attractions, and preparation
Imperial history, hutongs, the Forbidden City, and Great Wall day trips.
City guideXi'anAncient capital energy, city walls, Muslim Quarter food, and the Terracotta Army.
Attraction guideGreat WallBest with a private transfer, flexible hiking pace, and a quieter restored section.
Attraction guideTerracotta ArmyA guided archaeology visit that explains Qin imperial ambition, craft, and scale.
Planning guideVisa & EntryCheck visa, transit, passport, hotel, and invitation-letter planning before booking.
Planning guideBefore You GoPrepare names, rooming, trains, attractions, guide language, payment, meals, and weather buffers.
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